Barcelona Rule Out Signing Ex Forward Aubameyang From Chelsea in the Summer

• Barcelona will not make an attempt to re-sign Pierre Emerick Aubameyang when the summer transfer window opens
• The 33-year-old has been frozen out of Chelsea’s squad under Graham Potter and is reportedly in search of a new club
• Chelsea has not included Aubameyang in their latest Champions League squad as they seek to offload the Gabonese

Barcelona has ruled out making any move to re-sign former striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea when the summer transfer window opens.

The 33-year-old has been exiled from the Blues’ first team by Graham Potter and was recently excluded from their Champions League squad.

Aubameyang hasn't enjoyed much success on his return to London, with the striker often having to settle for a few minutes in favour of Kai Havertz.

According to Football Espana, Barcelona anticipates having more space in their salary limit this summer, but it will not be used on the Gabonese.

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The Chelsea forward is paid 'astronomical' salaries and despite his desire to return, that has been described as 'nearly impossible' - even if he joins on a free transfer.

Barcelona has been constantly linked with a move for Aubameyang, but it is said to be financially impossible for the Catalan giants to make the deal a reality.

Aubameyang possibly loaned to LAFC

Meanwhile, Chelsea have reportedly agreed to loan out £160,000-a-week flop, Aubameyang to Major League Soccer club, Los Angeles FC, The Sun reports.

The American club are even willing to meet the Gabonese player's £160k-a-week wages, helping the Blues battle FFP rules after the January splurge.

However, there is no indication that Aubameyang has agreed to the loan move yet, as the striker had been hoping to rejoin Barca in the early part of 2023.

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Aubameyang's transfer woes continue

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that after having played for Barcelona and Chelsea, Aubameyang has no options left besides returning to La Blaugrana.

Further setbacks came when the Blues signed Joao Felix and Potter dropped the Gabonese player from his UCL squad for the second part of the season.

Should LAFC be interested in pursuing a transfer for Aubameyang, the MLS club would have to submit an International Transfer Certificate first.